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🥾 Love mountains, hiking and wild camping?
From the Mournes to mountains across Ireland, I make films about the places we explore, the nights we spend there, the people we meet — and what being in the mountains quietly does to us.
🎥 Come and join us on YouTube: Walkwatchers
From the Mournes to mountains across Ireland, I make films about the places we explore, the nights we spend there, the people we meet — and what being in the mountains quietly does to us.
🎥 Come and join us on YouTube: Walkwatchers
🥾 Love mountains, hiking and wild camping?
From the Mournes to mountains across Ireland, I make films about the places we explore, the nights we spend there, the people we meet — and what being in the mountains quietly does to us.
🎥 Come and join us on YouTube: Walkwatchers
From the Mournes to mountains across Ireland, I make films about the places we explore, the nights we spend there, the people we meet — and what being in the mountains quietly does to us.
🎥 Come and join us on YouTube: Walkwatchers
August 28, 2026 at 8:07 AM
🥾 Love mountains, hiking and wild camping?
From the Mournes to mountains across Ireland, I make films about the places we explore, the nights we spend there, the people we meet — and what being in the mountains quietly does to us.
🎥 Come and join us on YouTube: Walkwatchers
From the Mournes to mountains across Ireland, I make films about the places we explore, the nights we spend there, the people we meet — and what being in the mountains quietly does to us.
🎥 Come and join us on YouTube: Walkwatchers
The next ELEMENTS video is about walking safely in mountain heat: hydration, salts, heat exhaustion, pace and knowing when the conditions should change the plan. HEAT — Wednesday, 7pm.
July 13, 2026 at 6:48 AM
The next ELEMENTS video is about walking safely in mountain heat: hydration, salts, heat exhaustion, pace and knowing when the conditions should change the plan. HEAT — Wednesday, 7pm.
Tomorrow feels like Christmas Eve...
😂
My biggest collaboration yet goes live tomorrow.
I'm ridiculously excited.
😂
My biggest collaboration yet goes live tomorrow.
I'm ridiculously excited.
June 30, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Tomorrow feels like Christmas Eve...
😂
My biggest collaboration yet goes live tomorrow.
I'm ridiculously excited.
😂
My biggest collaboration yet goes live tomorrow.
I'm ridiculously excited.
I spent ages watching these clouds.
Turns out they weren't the most interesting thing happening.
New video on Wednesday at 7pm.
Turns out they weren't the most interesting thing happening.
New video on Wednesday at 7pm.
June 23, 2026 at 6:58 AM
I spent ages watching these clouds.
Turns out they weren't the most interesting thing happening.
New video on Wednesday at 7pm.
Turns out they weren't the most interesting thing happening.
New video on Wednesday at 7pm.
Confession time. 😄
There is a mountain in the Mournes that I've spent years crossing as quickly as possible.
Never really stopped.
Never really appreciated it.
Mostly just complained about it.
This week I finally camped on it.
Turns out I may owe the mountain an apology...
There is a mountain in the Mournes that I've spent years crossing as quickly as possible.
Never really stopped.
Never really appreciated it.
Mostly just complained about it.
This week I finally camped on it.
Turns out I may owe the mountain an apology...
June 13, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Confession time. 😄
There is a mountain in the Mournes that I've spent years crossing as quickly as possible.
Never really stopped.
Never really appreciated it.
Mostly just complained about it.
This week I finally camped on it.
Turns out I may owe the mountain an apology...
There is a mountain in the Mournes that I've spent years crossing as quickly as possible.
Never really stopped.
Never really appreciated it.
Mostly just complained about it.
This week I finally camped on it.
Turns out I may owe the mountain an apology...
New Walkwatchers video is live 🏕️
First overnight camp back in the Mournes since the fires.
Quiet camp, sunset skies, good food and a thoughtful walk through a landscape that feels a little different right now.
youtu.be/8oTfyeWdtHY
First overnight camp back in the Mournes since the fires.
Quiet camp, sunset skies, good food and a thoughtful walk through a landscape that feels a little different right now.
youtu.be/8oTfyeWdtHY
The Mournes After the Fire | A Quiet Return
YouTube video by Walkwatchers
youtu.be
May 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM
New Walkwatchers video is live 🏕️
First overnight camp back in the Mournes since the fires.
Quiet camp, sunset skies, good food and a thoughtful walk through a landscape that feels a little different right now.
youtu.be/8oTfyeWdtHY
First overnight camp back in the Mournes since the fires.
Quiet camp, sunset skies, good food and a thoughtful walk through a landscape that feels a little different right now.
youtu.be/8oTfyeWdtHY
First overnight camp back in the Mournes since the fires.
Some hills untouched, others scarred. The place felt different.
Tent up, dinner cooked, sunset watched, misty walk out.
The fires are over, but recovery is only beginning.
Some hills untouched, others scarred. The place felt different.
Tent up, dinner cooked, sunset watched, misty walk out.
The fires are over, but recovery is only beginning.
May 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
First overnight camp back in the Mournes since the fires.
Some hills untouched, others scarred. The place felt different.
Tent up, dinner cooked, sunset watched, misty walk out.
The fires are over, but recovery is only beginning.
Some hills untouched, others scarred. The place felt different.
Tent up, dinner cooked, sunset watched, misty walk out.
The fires are over, but recovery is only beginning.
It’s LIVE 🎬
Today I explored the quieter side of the Mournes — Crotlieve, Wee Roosley & Slieve Roosley.
No crowds. No obvious path. Just a brilliant day in the hills.
youtu.be/gz-Tit-RYQ0
Today I explored the quieter side of the Mournes — Crotlieve, Wee Roosley & Slieve Roosley.
No crowds. No obvious path. Just a brilliant day in the hills.
youtu.be/gz-Tit-RYQ0
Have You Seen This Support Act? | The Mourne Foothills Hike You’ve Probably Missed
YouTube video by Walkwatchers
youtu.be
May 8, 2026 at 6:19 PM
It’s LIVE 🎬
Today I explored the quieter side of the Mournes — Crotlieve, Wee Roosley & Slieve Roosley.
No crowds. No obvious path. Just a brilliant day in the hills.
youtu.be/gz-Tit-RYQ0
Today I explored the quieter side of the Mournes — Crotlieve, Wee Roosley & Slieve Roosley.
No crowds. No obvious path. Just a brilliant day in the hills.
youtu.be/gz-Tit-RYQ0
It’s LIVE 🎬
You sent the questions… I took them into the Mournes.
Answers, a few surprises, and a day that didn’t quite go to plan 😅
It’s your video this one 👍
📺 youtu.be/0bYXazdR3Dc
You sent the questions… I took them into the Mournes.
Answers, a few surprises, and a day that didn’t quite go to plan 😅
It’s your video this one 👍
📺 youtu.be/0bYXazdR3Dc
Your Questions Answered | A Mountain Q&A in the Mournes
YouTube video by Walkwatchers
youtu.be
May 1, 2026 at 6:10 PM
It’s LIVE 🎬
You sent the questions… I took them into the Mournes.
Answers, a few surprises, and a day that didn’t quite go to plan 😅
It’s your video this one 👍
📺 youtu.be/0bYXazdR3Dc
You sent the questions… I took them into the Mournes.
Answers, a few surprises, and a day that didn’t quite go to plan 😅
It’s your video this one 👍
📺 youtu.be/0bYXazdR3Dc
Sometimes the best adventures begin beside an ordinary stone wall. Round Seefin is only 228m high—but this little mountain delivered big views, a quiet camp and a brilliant sunrise. New Walkwatchers video is live
April 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Sometimes the best adventures begin beside an ordinary stone wall. Round Seefin is only 228m high—but this little mountain delivered big views, a quiet camp and a brilliant sunrise. New Walkwatchers video is live
At the end of that evening, the conversation turned to what’s next — for the channels, and for time outdoors.
It didn’t fit the main video, but it felt worth sharing.
A short piece from that moment is up now. youtu.be/uvGZcYfoHqk?...
It didn’t fit the main video, but it felt worth sharing.
A short piece from that moment is up now. youtu.be/uvGZcYfoHqk?...
Two Outdoor Creators, One Forest | What Comes Next?
YouTube video by Walkwatchers
youtu.be
April 15, 2026 at 6:25 PM
At the end of that evening, the conversation turned to what’s next — for the channels, and for time outdoors.
It didn’t fit the main video, but it felt worth sharing.
A short piece from that moment is up now. youtu.be/uvGZcYfoHqk?...
It didn’t fit the main video, but it felt worth sharing.
A short piece from that moment is up now. youtu.be/uvGZcYfoHqk?...
The new video’s been out a day now — thank you to everyone who’s watched and shared thoughts.
It felt like a slightly different one to make.
If you’ve seen it, I’d love to know what landed with you.
And if not, it’ll be there when you’ve time.
It felt like a slightly different one to make.
If you’ve seen it, I’d love to know what landed with you.
And if not, it’ll be there when you’ve time.
April 12, 2026 at 9:54 AM
The new video’s been out a day now — thank you to everyone who’s watched and shared thoughts.
It felt like a slightly different one to make.
If you’ve seen it, I’d love to know what landed with you.
And if not, it’ll be there when you’ve time.
It felt like a slightly different one to make.
If you’ve seen it, I’d love to know what landed with you.
And if not, it’ll be there when you’ve time.
A bit later than planned tonight… but we made it.
Into the mountains with Stephen Reid — a quiet wild camp, good food, and a conversation that went wherever the night took it.
Not about distance or difficulty… just time well spent in the hills.
youtu.be/3sDEx_BTapQ
Into the mountains with Stephen Reid — a quiet wild camp, good food, and a conversation that went wherever the night took it.
Not about distance or difficulty… just time well spent in the hills.
youtu.be/3sDEx_BTapQ
Into the Mountains With Stephen Reid | Wild Camping, Stories & Firelight
YouTube video by Walkwatchers
youtu.be
April 10, 2026 at 8:52 PM
A bit later than planned tonight… but we made it.
Into the mountains with Stephen Reid — a quiet wild camp, good food, and a conversation that went wherever the night took it.
Not about distance or difficulty… just time well spent in the hills.
youtu.be/3sDEx_BTapQ
Into the mountains with Stephen Reid — a quiet wild camp, good food, and a conversation that went wherever the night took it.
Not about distance or difficulty… just time well spent in the hills.
youtu.be/3sDEx_BTapQ
Not every day in the mountains needs to be a big one.
Short walk. Quiet camp. Proper break after being unwell.
No big effort — just what was needed.
New video live now — This Was Enough. youtu.be/yuY-USczgXg
Short walk. Quiet camp. Proper break after being unwell.
No big effort — just what was needed.
New video live now — This Was Enough. youtu.be/yuY-USczgXg
I Didn’t Push It Today | A Simple Wild Camp in the Mourne Mountains, Ireland
YouTube video by Walkwatchers
youtu.be
April 3, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Not every day in the mountains needs to be a big one.
Short walk. Quiet camp. Proper break after being unwell.
No big effort — just what was needed.
New video live now — This Was Enough. youtu.be/yuY-USczgXg
Short walk. Quiet camp. Proper break after being unwell.
No big effort — just what was needed.
New video live now — This Was Enough. youtu.be/yuY-USczgXg
The Mournes were completely draped in cloud as I arrived. Not the dramatic conditions we often talk about on the channel thank goodness, just a quiet grey evening in the hills. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need.
March 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Mournes were completely draped in cloud as I arrived. Not the dramatic conditions we often talk about on the channel thank goodness, just a quiet grey evening in the hills. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need.
Strange wind during a wild camp in the Pot of Legawherry.
Gusts arriving in pulses through the night — roar, silence, then the tent getting hit again.
By morning the clouds revealed what was happening in the valley.
New Walkwatchers video out now.
youtu.be/w2BnQrFY0rU
#mournes #wildcamping
Gusts arriving in pulses through the night — roar, silence, then the tent getting hit again.
By morning the clouds revealed what was happening in the valley.
New Walkwatchers video out now.
youtu.be/w2BnQrFY0rU
#mournes #wildcamping
March 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Strange wind during a wild camp in the Pot of Legawherry.
Gusts arriving in pulses through the night — roar, silence, then the tent getting hit again.
By morning the clouds revealed what was happening in the valley.
New Walkwatchers video out now.
youtu.be/w2BnQrFY0rU
#mournes #wildcamping
Gusts arriving in pulses through the night — roar, silence, then the tent getting hit again.
By morning the clouds revealed what was happening in the valley.
New Walkwatchers video out now.
youtu.be/w2BnQrFY0rU
#mournes #wildcamping
Sometimes when you're hiking you look up at a place and think: "There’s something up there." That was the feeling standing in the Pot of Legawherry. Not the sheltered valley floor… But the higher ground above the cascades.
March 5, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Sometimes when you're hiking you look up at a place and think: "There’s something up there." That was the feeling standing in the Pot of Legawherry. Not the sheltered valley floor… But the higher ground above the cascades.
Strong winds on Slieve Binnian meant changing the plan.
No camp — but a warm meal, a quiet pause, and a safe walk down.
Mountains don’t owe us a night out.
No camp — but a warm meal, a quiet pause, and a safe walk down.
Mountains don’t owe us a night out.
January 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Strong winds on Slieve Binnian meant changing the plan.
No camp — but a warm meal, a quiet pause, and a safe walk down.
Mountains don’t owe us a night out.
No camp — but a warm meal, a quiet pause, and a safe walk down.
Mountains don’t owe us a night out.
Cold has a way of focusing the mind.
Frozen ground, sharp air, and that moment where you realise winter isn’t messing about.
These are the days that remind you why preparation matters — and why the mountains always have the final say. #wintercamping #mournemountains #freeze
Frozen ground, sharp air, and that moment where you realise winter isn’t messing about.
These are the days that remind you why preparation matters — and why the mountains always have the final say. #wintercamping #mournemountains #freeze
January 8, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Cold has a way of focusing the mind.
Frozen ground, sharp air, and that moment where you realise winter isn’t messing about.
These are the days that remind you why preparation matters — and why the mountains always have the final say. #wintercamping #mournemountains #freeze
Frozen ground, sharp air, and that moment where you realise winter isn’t messing about.
These are the days that remind you why preparation matters — and why the mountains always have the final say. #wintercamping #mournemountains #freeze
Merry Christmas, Walkwatchers. December has been busy with events, work and a bout of flu, so I’ve been a bit quiet here. All well again now and can't wait to get back into the mountains with the camera.
Thanks for all the support this year — wishing you a peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thanks for all the support this year — wishing you a peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
December 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Merry Christmas, Walkwatchers. December has been busy with events, work and a bout of flu, so I’ve been a bit quiet here. All well again now and can't wait to get back into the mountains with the camera.
Thanks for all the support this year — wishing you a peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thanks for all the support this year — wishing you a peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
35mph winds straight in the face — you can feel it before you even take the first step.
There’s something strangely addictive about starting a walk when the mountain makes its intentions clear.
Cold air, low cloud, no promises… just the way I like it.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #HikingIreland
There’s something strangely addictive about starting a walk when the mountain makes its intentions clear.
Cold air, low cloud, no promises… just the way I like it.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #HikingIreland
November 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM
35mph winds straight in the face — you can feel it before you even take the first step.
There’s something strangely addictive about starting a walk when the mountain makes its intentions clear.
Cold air, low cloud, no promises… just the way I like it.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #HikingIreland
There’s something strangely addictive about starting a walk when the mountain makes its intentions clear.
Cold air, low cloud, no promises… just the way I like it.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #HikingIreland
The mountains went dark faster than I expected the other night…
just me, a headtorch, and a very wild Mourne wind.
My new Walkwatchers film “Dark” is now live — a quiet, moody hike after sunset.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #NightHike #WildCamping youtu.be/BvYDNFitFoI
just me, a headtorch, and a very wild Mourne wind.
My new Walkwatchers film “Dark” is now live — a quiet, moody hike after sunset.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #NightHike #WildCamping youtu.be/BvYDNFitFoI
DARK — What to Do When the Light Fades Too Soon
YouTube video by Walkwatchers
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The mountains went dark faster than I expected the other night…
just me, a headtorch, and a very wild Mourne wind.
My new Walkwatchers film “Dark” is now live — a quiet, moody hike after sunset.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #NightHike #WildCamping youtu.be/BvYDNFitFoI
just me, a headtorch, and a very wild Mourne wind.
My new Walkwatchers film “Dark” is now live — a quiet, moody hike after sunset.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #NightHike #WildCamping youtu.be/BvYDNFitFoI
Sometimes the light just runs out.
You think you’re racing the sunset — but the mountain always wins.
You think you’re racing the sunset — but the mountain always wins.
November 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Sometimes the light just runs out.
You think you’re racing the sunset — but the mountain always wins.
You think you’re racing the sunset — but the mountain always wins.
The forecast said “Rain.”
The Mournes heard “RAIN!!!!!!!!!”
New video: “Soaked – Four Things to Do When the Mountains Turn Against You.”
What happens when the rain wins — and how to get through it.
🎥 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/PRWYIOmUUIU
#Walkwatcher #HikingIreland #WildCamping #MourneMountains
The Mournes heard “RAIN!!!!!!!!!”
New video: “Soaked – Four Things to Do When the Mountains Turn Against You.”
What happens when the rain wins — and how to get through it.
🎥 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/PRWYIOmUUIU
#Walkwatcher #HikingIreland #WildCamping #MourneMountains
Soaked: Four Things to Do When the Mountains Turn Against You
YouTube video by Walkwatchers
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The forecast said “Rain.”
The Mournes heard “RAIN!!!!!!!!!”
New video: “Soaked – Four Things to Do When the Mountains Turn Against You.”
What happens when the rain wins — and how to get through it.
🎥 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/PRWYIOmUUIU
#Walkwatcher #HikingIreland #WildCamping #MourneMountains
The Mournes heard “RAIN!!!!!!!!!”
New video: “Soaked – Four Things to Do When the Mountains Turn Against You.”
What happens when the rain wins — and how to get through it.
🎥 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/PRWYIOmUUIU
#Walkwatcher #HikingIreland #WildCamping #MourneMountains
New video available now. This one is a little different. I really hope you enjoy it. youtu.be/hwzoyEW3UCk
Alone – Camping Skills and Coping Skills
YouTube video by Walkwatchers
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
New video available now. This one is a little different. I really hope you enjoy it. youtu.be/hwzoyEW3UCk